Why employees don’t negotiate compensation, according to researchers

While experts predicted job seekers would be more influenced by the offer of negotiation coaching, a simple message that employers expect negotiation nudged more job seekers to try it, results showed.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 24, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly two-thirds of workers say they don’t have stable schedules

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of family premiums employees contribute.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2025

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A deep dive into financial wellness

Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.

By HR Dive staff

GLP-1, autoimmune drugs drive up benefit costs heading into 2026

Along with cost, education around total rewards is also a part of the Q4 benefits conversation.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 23, 2025

Equity isn’t just for executives: Report urges HR to think beyond base pay

While the compensation option may be well associated with executives and tech startups, it’s increasingly being offered elsewhere, such as to Walmart store managers.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2025

KFF: Family health insurance premiums now cost more than a new Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Employer premiums are expected to rise more sharply next year, the firm's survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 22, 2025

1 in 4 workers say they didn’t take a single vacation day in the last year

Workers cited heavy workloads, manager expectations and company culture as reasons for not taking more time away, a survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 21, 2025

Simplifying complexity in the healthcare system

Amid evolving population needs and system demands, Skai Blue helps employers simplify healthcare.

Oct. 20, 2025

Employees want to talk to a real person about benefits, Aflac finds

Almost 9 in 10 Generation Z and millennial employees said online benefits administration is very or extremely important, according to a survey.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 17, 2025

Labor department OKs standalone fertility treatment benefits

Three agencies will issue regulations aimed at further reducing barriers for employers looking to offer fertility benefits, according to a White House fact sheet.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 17, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: For some workers, a cavity is better than talking politics

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers are advertising training opportunities to potential candidates.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 16, 2025

Younger workers turn to TikTok, AI to learn about benefits, study finds

More than 40% of employees said they don’t feel confident in their understanding of voluntary benefits, an Equitable survey showed.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 16, 2025

House bill would codify Trump’s order to allow cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans

The Retirement Investment Choice Act is meant to “democratiz[e] access to alternative investments for 401(k) investors.”

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 15, 2025

The need for caregiving benefits may have reached a fever pitch

With working women “sandwiched” between child and parent caregiving, HR leaders can offer flexibility and special paid leave, among other benefits, experts said.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 15, 2025

From stress to strength: Why financial security and retirement readiness matter for your workforce

Drive engagement and success with strategic retirement solutions that reduce financial stress.

Oct. 13, 2025

Employees to spend more time on open enrollment this year, Voya finds

Not only are workers increasingly prioritizing benefits, but more are recognizing the impacts of finances on their mental health. 

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 9, 2025

Less than half of workers say they know to how to enroll in employer benefits plans

Benefits education may be increasingly necessary, various reports, including one from The Standard, show.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 9, 2025

Toyota and other manufacturers invest to fill child care void for workers

The automaker recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 seats at child care facilities across the country.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 8, 2025

The future of employer benefits: choice, predictability and possibility

Future of benefits: ICHRA offers choice, predictability and new possibilities for employers.

Oct. 6, 2025

DOL clarifies overtime pay requirements in new opinion letters

The second batch of wage-and-hour letters released during the second Trump administration addressed a joint employer scenario as well as firefighter emergency pay.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 3, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hiring managers eye new benefits to recruit workers

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many big U.S. companies are under scrutiny for their H-1B hiring practices.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 2, 2025

Hiring managers say they will pay for in-demand skills

“Specialized skills are the currency of today’s job market,” Robert Half’s operational president said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 2, 2025

4 reasons to consider pharmacy benefits optimization

Rising pharmacy costs? Discover four ways a PBO model can optimize your benefits.

Sept. 29, 2025

CEO pay climbed nearly 6% in 2024

“CEOs are not paid extraordinary amounts because of any special skills or greater productivity, but because they have extraordinary leverage over corporate boards that set their pay,” the Economic Policy Institute said.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 26, 2025

The more financial savvy women possess, the less satisfied they are with their benefits, study finds

Two-thirds of women are the primary benefits providers in their households, per The Standard.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 25, 2025

Amazon workers win class certification in lawsuit seeking pay for new hire events

Labeling recent hires “contingent” does not render them ineligible for employment protections, a judge said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 24, 2025